U.S. House, Hawaii District 2

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Mazie Hirono

Public Service
Lieutenant Governor

Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Georgetown University Law Center

Born
Fukushima, Japan

Residence
Honolulu, Hawaii

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Republican Candidate

Bob Hogue

Occupation
Radio Broadcaster

Public Service
State Senator

Education
Business/Accounting degree, University of Southern California

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Hawaii District 2

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 604,819
Male: 50.6%
Female: 49.4%
Median Age: 34.9
18 Years and Over: 72.9%
65 Years and Over: 11.4%
Employed: 57.3%
Median Household Income: $48,686
Families Below Poverty Level: 8.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.1%
(of those over 25)

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